Toronto Blue Jays activate veteran reliever Sewald, option Estrada to triple-A
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have activated veteran reliever Paul Sewald ahead of their upcoming three-game series against the New York Yankees. Sewald, 36, was claimed off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. A seasoned veteran with a 10-year MLB career, Sewald boasts a 4.30 earned-run average over 426 regular-season games.
This year, he posted a 2-5 record with 24 saves and a 6.23 ERA in 45 appearances for the Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays have also optioned reliever Lazaro Estrada to their Triple-A Buffalo team. Estrada, who appeared in eight games this season, finished with a 1-1 record, a 5.54 ERA, and one save.
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